Department of Philosophy Fenton Hall, Room 2110State University of New York at Fredonia280 Central Ave. Fredonia, NY 14063 (716) 673-3495Philosophy.Department@fredonia.edu

Department of Philosophy Mission StatementThe mission of the Department of Philosophy is to provide a high-quality education
in the major subfields and the history of philosophy, leading to an undergraduate
degree. Our strong, basic curriculum is enhanced by special topics courses and upper-level
seminars, which allow students and faculty to pursue special interests within the
wide domain of philosophical questions. By way of exploring philosophical concepts,
problems, and arguments, our courses are designed to help students engage with the
methods of philosophy, and in so doing to become careful, critical thinkers and independent
learners. Additionally, the department strongly supports SUNY Fredonia’s General Education
curriculum and underlying commitment to the liberal arts.